Shopify merchants can now sell products through AI chatbots
Update announced in Shopify Editions newsletter that contained over 150 product updates.
FinTech
From sawdust to seed round: ConstructionClock grows from Winnipeg
Contractor-turned-founder David Peters raises $2 million for automated attendance-tracking app.
EQ Bank carves out more market share with $800-million PC Financial purchase
Deal comes at the end of a “difficult year” for EQB.
Revolut appoints new Canadian CEO four years after retreat from market
Jan Pilbauer tapped as new Canadian CEO as British neobank evaluates market return.
Conquest Planning’s founder and CEO to step down, tap CRO to take over
Winnipeg FinTech says it has grown to represent 60 percent of Canada’s financial advice market.
FinOps has become the new superpower for CFOs
Unicorne’s Éric Pinet on how to avoid the spiraling costs of cloud services.
Stablecorp claims to have first regulator-approved stablecoin tied to Canadian dollar
Toronto firm approved under existing stablecoin framework, but will be ready for new federal strategy.
Crypto advocates want blockchain tech added to Canadian AI minister’s portfolio
The Canadian government’s new Stablecoin Act responds to some of the industry’s demands.
Questrade doubles down on tools for advanced traders at first product showcase
Toronto FinTech firm introduces revitalized product suite as it works to keep pace with competitors.
The feds might outlaw screen-scraping. Is an outright ban the answer?
Government’s proposed budget implementation bill gives more detail on open banking rollout.
“We are now in the big leagues”: Manzil launches halal ETF on Nasdaq exchange
CEO says it took three months to do in the US what would likely take 12–18 in Canada.
Plooto co-founder sues payment software firm, accuses board of ousting him
Serguei Kloubkov alleges he was pushed out after nominating former CEO Hamed Abbasi to board.
“A shared mission.” CIBC Innovation Banking backs Vessel, modernizing the funds it finances
Montréal-based Vessel finds an institutional partner with a common vision.
Wise brings cross-border payments to Wealthsimple customers
Demand for cheaper, faster international transfers has grown in Canada.
Profitual’s No-Pitch Competition will award $10,000 to the startup with the strongest financial model
This competition asks founders to drop the pitch and show their numbers.